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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, likely … by steep declines in other industries, but it comes with a caution. New York benefits when Wall Street succeeds, … Recession. Bonuses have fallen four times since 2008, with an average decline of 12 percent. The securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityVillage of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
… required. The Village’s procurement policy did not comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Key … payments are approved. Update procurement policy to comply with GML and comply with the revised policy. Village officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/09/03/village-clayton-claims-auditing-2021m-81DiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… Gilbert, 54, who now resides in Florida, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree. “Ms. Gilbert … and the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office for partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” “This is not a … is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… nearly $5 billion in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. … Care Act), homeland security (including costs associated with Superstorm Sandy), public welfare and education. Total … report also notes: The General Fund ended SFY 2014-15 with a balance of $7.3 billion, the highest level in at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with … remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping … percent) in the first half of 2017. This increase accounts for nearly half (48 percent) of the total growth statewide of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report … than originally projected, and $19 million higher than the latest estimates. “This year’s budget assumed relatively … $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance grants totaled $88.8 billion and was 6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli Releases Dashboard Tracking Federal Covid Funding and State Relief Programs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today the launch of his new online tool to monitor spending of federal recovery aid and … those who have suffered most, we need to know if our neighbors are truly getting the financial assistance they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-releases-dashboard-tracking-federal-covid-funding-and-state-relief-programsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for … pension payments. “Ms. White thought she could get away with hiding her mother’s death from the retirement system to … Police for their work on this case and for partnering with my office and the Office of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsFederal Funds to New York City: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to support that mission
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act.pdfHigher Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In spring 2021, New York State higher education enrollment totaled 943,336. This represents a 5.2 … and 0.5 percent, respectively. Online course enrollment for the State University of New York (SUNY) increased by 13.6 … about New York States public and private higher education institutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/higher-educationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… budget includes a tax levy which exceeds the allowable property tax levy limit. Therefore, to comply with the law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… did not file required financial reports with the Comptroller’s office for 2006 through 2010 in a … including: Seek reimbursement of gifts and loans made with public money; Adopt written policies and procedures … to promote openness in government and provide taxpayers with better access to the financial workings of government. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2341
… must be used to process the adjustment. Please refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 1893 Reporting Adjustments to Overtime … Indicator box is checked for rehired retirees. Please see Payroll Bulletin No. 1728 for further details on the New York Retiree Indicator box. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice: Earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2341-2024-2025-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve … its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools … it appears that many schools are failing to live up to the reporting requirements, leaving parents in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawPublic School Safety – Incident Reporting and Unauthorized Student Departures
… and reported violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department (SED); and whether the DoE had … students, teachers, visitors, and staff is a high priority for DoE and for government policymakers. New York State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/29/public-school-safety-incident-reporting-and-unauthorized-student-departuresEmployee Incentive and Bonus Payments (Follow-Up)
… physicians. Performance incentives reward a physician for meeting certain criteria specified in the ECMCC … certain incentive payments made to its employees. For the audit period reviewed, we identified $76,254 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/03/employee-incentive-and-bonus-payments-followRavena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period … identify, report or implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in all potable water outlets as required … fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andWayland-Cohocton Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (2024M-118)
… lead exposure in potable water outlets as required by New York State (NYS) Public Health Law and Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/17/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-2024mOpinion 88-35
… Municipal Law, §103, an RFP process may not be used. With regard to the applicability of the professional services … even when such commodities or goods are used in connection with highly technical systems (see, e.g., Exley v Village of … alone, would be subject to competitive bidding, together with professional services. For example, such a situation may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Opinion 89-50
… Art. VIII, §1: A town may expend moneys to pay for an improvement on private property to alleviate a … behind this is that the real consideration which each party receives under a compromise is not the sacrifice of the … or actions, of an affirmative duty to act on behalf of the party who was injured; (2) knowledge on the part of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50